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Beginners Guide To Understanding Qigong PDF
Beginners Guide To Understanding Qigong PDF
Beginners Guide to
Understanding
Qigong
By Franklin Fick
Smashwords Edition
Copyright 2012 Franklin Fick
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My name is Franklin Fick. I have practiced Chinese Qigong and Traditional Chinese Martial Arts for
over 20 years. I have a Masters Degree in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine. I have been
a teacher of Qigong and Traditional Chinese Martial Arts for over 15 years. I have seen the benefits of
Qigong in my own practice, in my students, and also in my clinical practice of Acupuncture with my
patients.
Through my experience I have realized that many students suffer from incorrect ideas about Qigong
and this incorrect understanding keeps them from developing their practice and reaping the benefits of
Qigong. These types of misunderstanding are easily corrected but difficult to get to the public, because
it seems that people fantasize about the mysterious or search for a secret that once known will solve all
their problems. In reality Qigong is simple and the benefits of practice are available for everyone who
will take the time to learn correctly and to practice diligently.
My hope is that this short report will help those just starting on their path of Qigong practice and that it
might also help those people who have been at it a while but might now fully understand what Qigong
is. With this straightforward and honest information available I would love to see more and more
people start to experience the benefits that Qigong practice can offer.
Part 1- Qi
5. Protecting
Energy or Qi is also responsible for protecting the body from external pathogens. This protective
function is governed by the Lungs. Think about how when you are tired and run down (lacking
energy) you are more susceptible to catching a cold. Strong energy can protect the body from
colds and other environmental factors that can damage the health.
6. Warming
Energy or Qi is responsible for warming the body. In fact many of the processes in the body
either depend on heat or produce heat. This is all a function of the body's energy.
You will notice that these processes or functions of Qi are all concrete physiological things. They are
based in the real world and how the body functions. Now some of the explanations do not follow the
western paradigm, but they do describe physical aspects and functions of the body. Practicing Qigong
can strengthen the Qi and by doing so it strengthens the body's functions.
The Lower Dan Tien is located about 2-3 inches below the umbilicus and at the center of the body. This
center is associated with Jing. Jing is the most coarse substance of the three and relates to the physical
body. Jing is often translated into English as sperm and is the origin of life.
The Middle Dan Tien is located in the middle of the chest at about the level of the solar plexus. This
center is associated with Qi or Energy. This center also relates to the mind.
The Upper Dan Tien is located in the head and is related to Shen. Shen is thought of as spirit or
consciousness.
The Three Treasures (Jing, Qi, and Shen) are all related and can support and transform into each other.
They are actually the same substance at different levels of refinement.
Shen is more refined/rarefied Qi.
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Detailed Instructional Video Lessons
Many Different Qigong Styles
Choose the One that is Right for You
Experience the Benefits For Yourself
Special Home Training Packages!